Just read Erin and Mike's new posts about the Bond film. I agree with them wholeheartedly, except that I'm not sure Connery is the best Bond; he was the first and he made the screen character his own (which will probably never be beaten as he was so iconic) but is he the best as portraying Fleming's character? I would say no.

The Bond of the books is a hard, cruel man who has no time for fripperies or women except to the extent that they further his career. He is a gentleman, not a gigolo. That rules Roger Moore out as the greatest portrayer of Bond, as his ridiculous eyebrow-raising antics are enough to turn the stomach. They're fun films, but not accurate enough.

George Lazenby was a bad choice as Bond, but he was gifted with one of the best scripts in OHMSS. The idea that Bond married and then lost his wife was a stroke of genius to explain his ruthlessness, but the casting director then messed it up by sticking Roger "eyebrows" Moore in the role, echoing the casting of Peter Sellars in the earlier spoof Casino Royale.

Timothy Dalton was excellent; hard, callous, determined, not overly free with the gags, and only attended to his women once the job was done (generally speaking). The Living Daylights will always be near the top of my list.

Daniel Craig was also blessed with a fantastic script, much closer to the original book then many of the other screenplays. If he continues to get this sort of material he'll be up there with Dalton for accuracy.

So, the best Bond film? That's just too difficult to call. In a rough order, here's how I'd rank them:

1. From Russia with Love - Connery at his best in the second film of the series. Some classic Bond moments, a beautiful Bond Girl and a twisty Cold War plot that took you in directions you'd never have guessed.

2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - a wonderful script (apart from the silly kilt action).

3. Casino Royale - it really was that good

4. The Living Daylights - a good ruthless Bond

5. Goldeneye - Brosnan at his best; no silly stunts or unbelievable machines (a vanishing car? please...) and some really dark moments. Plus a rogue agent - awesome.

6. Diamonds are Forever - if only for Mr Wint and Mr Kidd.

7. Goldfinger - great plot, good action, silly names ("Pussy Galore? I must be dreaming etc etc"). Great golfing action: Fleming approved of this.

8. Dr No - it's the first one, you have to like it

9. Octopussy - wonderful opening sequence with the prototype micro-jet, and some good Indian footage. First one I ever saw so holds a place in my heart. Roger Moore scrapes into the top 10.

10. Moonraker - despite the fact that in the book of the same name the closest they get to the Moon is the coast of Kent, it's an interesting plot and Jaws is a great Bond villain.

Nobody else will agree with this; that's a given. But it's an interesting thing to do.

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